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AMERIGROUP Offers Medicare Plan in Maryland

AMERIGROUP Community Care of Maryland has won federal approval to offer a health plan that addresses the specialized needs of people enrolled in both Medicaid and Medicare. The plan began serving members on January 1, 2007. The health plan, which is called AMERIVANTAGE, is a Medicare Special Needs Plan (SNP) ...

Medicaid Funded Elder Care Program To Pay Massachusetts Family Caregivers

Caregiver Homes will provide its programs to frail elders and disabled adults participating in a new Medicaid funded Enhanced Adult Foster Care Program in Massachusetts. Caregiver Homes is a Boston-based company providing community based elder care and housing options for seniors and disabled adults in need of daily personal care ...

Power Mobility Device Final Rule Continues to Lack Clarity - Maintains Status Quo on Documentation

The SCOOTER Store, the nation's leading provider of power wheelchairs, scooters and other mobility devices, expressed disappointment in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS') failure to clarify documentation requirements in its Final Rule, Conditions of Payment for Payment of Power Mobility Devices (PMDs), published this week. Mike Pfister, President ...

AmerisourceBergen Announces Date and Time for Fiscal Second Quarter Earnings Release

AmerisourceBergen Corporation (NYSE:ABC) today announced that it plans to release its results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2006 on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 prior to the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company will host a conference call to discuss the results at 11:00 ...


August 21st 2008
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Fairview and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Reach Contract Agreement for Clinics and Hospitals

MINNEAPOLIS and ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Fairview and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota have reached an agreement on a contract that allows Fairview clinics to remain as participating providers in all of Blue Cross' provider networks. The Fairview clinic contract was set to expire at ...
August 13th 2008
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Kronos Longevity Research Institute Study Proves Benefits of a High Omega-3 Diet

A study conducted by the Kronos Longevity Research Institute (KLRI) has found that a diet high in omega-3 fat will improve your insulin sensitivity and reduce inflammatory markers. But, a diet high in omega-3 fat will not alter endocrine responsiveness. The study was recently published in Hormones and Metabolic Research. Omega-3 ...
August 5th 2008
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HealthSouth Reports Results for Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2008

According to its financial results released today, HealthSouth is reporting strong results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2008. Net cash provided by operating activities was $67.0 million for the first six months of 2008. The results showed income from continuing operations of $47.2 million for the second quarter ...
August 2nd 2008
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Featured Product: Cholesterol Test Meter

From time to time, Health Plan News features a few products that we believe are worthwhile. Many health-conscious people like us are concerned about our cholesterol. Typically, it has been a little difficult to go have your cholesterol checked. Especially if you want to have your cholesterol checked on a ...
July 24th 2008
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AMERIGROUP Adds 3 Executives with Healthcare and Government Experience to Team

AMERIGROUP Corporation (NYSE:AGP) has appointed three senior executives to three key senior management positions within AMERIGROUP Corporation. Steven B. Larsen has been named Senior Vice President for State Government Relations; Tunde Sotunde, M.D., has been named Chief Executive Officer of AMERIGROUP Community Care of Georgia; and Robert A. Wychulis has been ...

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